Jalen Rose Thinks Ben Simmons’ Shooting Woes Are Due To Him Shooting With The Wrong Hand

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Ben Simmons was bad. How bad this series? The Sixers had a -63 +/- when Ben Simmons on the court this series, and +48 when he was on the bench, the worst plus-minus in the series of any player. Statistics aside, for much of the 5-game series, the likely Rookie of the Year looked like if it were up to him, he would have subbed himself out of the game, particularly in crunch time.

Despite finishing the elimination game with 18 points, eight rebounds and six assists, the 21-year-old Australian had as much confidence shooting the ball as one would juggling balls of fire. He more scared of the three point line than I am looking at my credit score. Check out his shot chart this series.

Former NBA star-turned-analyst Jalen Rose thinks that in order for Simmons to evolve into the player he promises to be, his jump shot is going to need to be stripped down and built back up.

“The game is so very hard when you can’t shoot. It is so tough. And I said this when he got drafted and a lot of people gave me flak for this. I think Ben Simmons shoots with the wrong hand!

When he drives to the basket, look. When it’s contested and he’s going to the basket, he shoots with his right hand. That lets me know. When it’s 18 seconds and he gets an offensive rebound, you’re under duress, you’re going to go to your strength. He shoots with his right hand.

But when he goes to the free throw line, he’s shooting with his left hand. I think that’s something that has to get corrected.”

Check out his full analysis here:

Bizarre to think that Simmons has been dubbed the next Magic Johnson and after a poor series we’re talking about him shooting with his weak hand.

[h/t For The Win]